A new poll shows that a whopping 47 percent of pet owners in the United States believe there’s an afterlife for their beloved pooches and kitties.

And it reveals that 43 percent think their furry loved ones ascend directly into heaven to live side by side with humans.

The survey of 1,018 randomly selected adults, conducted by ABC News/Beliefnet, also shows that 40 percent of all Americans – regardless of whether they have pets – say there’s a spiritual life in store for animals when they die.